Li Auto

Li Auto i9, Arcfox T7 and Fang Cheng Bao S launch same week as charging and smart driving take focus

On September 16, 2026, the Li i9, Arcfox Alpha T7, and Fang Cheng Bao Formula S were launched in the same week, with starting prices of RMB 369,800, RMB 132,800, and RMB 189,900, respectively, covering a large flagship battery-electric SUV, a mid-size family SUV, and a mid-to-large battery-electric sedan. The three cars respectively use space, chassis, and hardware, the downward extension of Huawei's intelligent driving, and a 900 km range plus 5-minute flash charging as selling points, reflecting competition among Chinese new energy vehicle makers in energy replenishment, intelligent driving, and by-wire chassis, and providing a product foundation for overseas expansion.

49041 days ago

Li Auto i9 Home Ordering and Delivery Rules: RMB 5,000 Deposit Locks Order for Production Scheduling

Li Auto announced on September 15 the ordering and delivery arrangements for the all-new Li Auto i9 Home. The new vehicle will be unveiled at 19:30 on September 16, with orders opening simultaneously. The deposit is 5,000 yuan; configuration changes or cancellations are allowed within 24 hours. If not canceled, the order is automatically locked and the deposit is non-refundable. First deliveries will feature CATL 5C ternary lithium batteries, and from the end of October all will switch to Li Auto's self-developed 5C ternary lithium batteries. Deliveries this week will follow the order in which orders were locked. The floating table board can be selected as an option or purchased through after-sales in November, and is not compatible with the new-generation MEGA. Pricing and the production capacity of the self-developed battery have not been announced.

30041 days ago

Li Auto i9 Lands September 16; Avatr 9-Series Flagship SUV Debuts

In September 2026, Chinese brands concentrated their launches on high-end large six-seat SUVs. The Li i9 was launched on September 16, with a length of 5,225 mm and a wheelbase of 3,168 mm; its dual-motor four-wheel-drive system has a combined output of 400 kW. It initially uses CATL's 5C ternary lithium battery and later switches to a self-developed battery. The Avatr 9 series, jointly designed with Huawei Qiankun, is scheduled to go on sale before the end of the year and will compete in the same segment as the AITO M9, Li L9, and others. Li Auto delivered 37,679 vehicles in August, up 32.07% year on year; Avatr sold 35,250 vehicles in the first seven months. Chinese brands are forming scaled supply in the high-end large SUV market.

56042 days ago

XPeng RHD G9L Rolls Off for Australia; Li Auto Preheats Europe with Solheim Cup

XPeng's first batch of right-hand-drive G9L models rolled off the line at its Guangzhou factory and will be shipped to Australia, covering 64 countries and regions; in August, exports reached 8,125 units, up 169.22% year on year, while exports in the first eight months totaled 49,424 units, accounting for 20.33% of total deliveries. Li Auto became an official partner of the 2026 Solheim Cup, confirmed that the i6 will be named Li 6 overseas, plans to start sales in Europe in the fourth quarter, and will announce details of its European business at the Paris Motor Show in October. The two companies' regional strategies diverge: Li Auto prioritizes pure electric vehicles in Europe and focuses on range-extended vehicles in the Middle East and Central Asia, while XPeng is using right-hand-drive models to accelerate deliveries.

29544 days ago

BYD FinDreams Battery Signs Two Non-Road Deals in Two Days, Domestic Install Share Down 13% YoY

On September 7, BYD's FinDreams Battery signed a cooperation agreement with Changsha Fusheng Technology to jointly develop automotive-grade blade battery systems for industrial and mining rail locomotives. FinDreams will be responsible for R&D and manufacturing support, while Fusheng will handle system integration. The agreement did not disclose the amount, supply volume, locomotive specifications, or commercialization timetable. Earlier, on September 5, FinDreams Battery also signed an agreement with Zero Carbon Engine Technology to explore projects including Mongolian electric mining trucks. From January to July 2026, BYD's domestic power battery installations reached 72GWh, an 18% share, down 13% year on year; CATL stood at 186GWh, 46%, in the same period.

43544 days ago

Li Auto i9 to Launch Sept 16 as Flagship of Second-Gen Pure Electric Platform

Li Auto CEO Li Xiang announced that the Li i9 will be launched on September 16, becoming the flagship debut model of Li Auto's second-generation pure electric platform and positioned as a new-form family flagship SUV. Official figures disclosed in the same period show 37,679 vehicles delivered in August; the Li i6 ranked among the top three in sales for models priced above 200,000 yuan for seven consecutive months; and four core technologies were ready simultaneously for the first time. The new car measures 5225×1970×1752 mm, with a wheelbase of 3168 mm, a drag coefficient of 0.215, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 101 kWh battery, and a CLTC range of 680 km or 705 km. Market performance still awaits delivery validation.

26046 days ago

Li Auto's first European model, Li 6, to debut at Paris Motor Show; sales start Q4 2026

Li Auto announced that its pure electric SUV i6 will be named Li 6 overseas, and will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. It plans to start sales in the fourth quarter of 2026, with specific markets, pricing, and channels not yet announced. In Europe it will focus on pure electric vehicles, while selling extended-range SUVs in the Middle East and Central Asia, and is considering launching the L6 in the UK due to tariff differences between the UK and the EU. Domestic deliveries in August were 37,679 units, up 32.1% year-on-year.

60546 days ago

Li Auto Responds on Self-Developed Batteries: In-House PACK, Contract-Manufactured Cells, MEGA Switches for Orders Locked on September 7

On September 8, Li Auto responded to concerns about its self-developed batteries: PACK is self-developed and self-manufactured, cells are self-developed and contract-manufactured, and after-sales service will not differ based on manufacturing source. Self-developed batteries have entered mass production on the L8, L6, and i8; MEGA orders locked after 15:00 on September 7 will switch to self-developed 5C ternary lithium batteries, with deliveries beginning in November; the i9 will fully switch after capacity ramp-up; in the fourth quarter, the 2026 i6 will be equipped with self-developed 5C batteries and Mach chips. This article reviews the switching cadence and examines the significance of battery autonomy and controllability for the cost and supply cadence of overseas models.

55147 days ago

Li Auto's In-House Batteries to Cover Full Lineup Starting Q4 2026

Li Auto announced its in-house batteries will cover the entire vehicle lineup, encompassing a complete technology system spanning 5C cells, packs and BMS. Starting Q4 2026, the new-generation MEGA, all-new i9 and 2026 i6 will progressively switch to in-house batteries while maintaining a dual-brand route with CATL.

38949 days ago

NEV Sales Exceed 1 Million in August, BYD Leads with 440K Units

In August 2026, China's new energy passenger vehicle sales reached 1.08 million units, up 42% year-on-year. BYD sold over 440,000 units in a single month, while Li Auto, Xpeng, and Leapmotor also achieved record monthly deliveries as industry competition intensifies.

26149 days ago

Seres NEV Sales Plunge 43.96% in August, AITO Slowdown Sparks Concern

In August 2026, Seres Group reported NEV sales of 24,244 units, a steep year-on-year decline of 43.96% — a sharp contrast to the overall growth trajectory of China's NEV market. The core AITO brand saw an even more severe drop of 49.68%, while cumulative NEV sales for January-August fell 12.58%. Against the backdrop of BYD exceeding 440,000 units and Leapmotor surpassing 100,000 in August, Seres' correction has triggered deep discussion about its product cycle timing and competitive strategy.

41650 days ago

NIO H1 Revenue Hits $57.67B, Overtaking Li Auto in EV Race

In the first half of 2026, Chinese EV startups delivered sharply divergent financial results. NIO posted total revenue of 576.7 billion yuan, surging 85.8% year-over-year and overtaking Li Auto for the first time in half-year revenue scale. Li Auto reported 486.5 billion yuan, down 13.4% YoY, while Xiaomi Auto generated 44.76 billion yuan, up 12.3%. The contrasting performances reflect distinct strategic choices in pricing, product positioning, and market targeting.

35750 days ago